OREI HDMI Splitter 1x8 with 4K@30Hz EDID management vs BlueRigger Active Toslink Splitter 1x3 Optical Audio Splitter
Overall winner: OREI HDMI Splitter 1x8 with 4K@30Hz EDID management
Key Differences
BlueRigger A is an active Toslink optical audio splitter with 1 input and 3 outputs and is listed at a more affordable price tier; OREI B is an HDMI video splitter that distributes 1 source to 8 displays, supports 4K@30Hz and offers EDID management but is limited to HDMI 1.4/HDCP 1.4. Choose BlueRigger if you need a simple optical (Toslink) 1-to-3 audio solution; choose OREI if you need to send HDMI video to up to eight displays with EDID control and 4K@30Hz support
OREI HDMI Splitter 1x8 with 4K@30Hz EDID management
This HDMI splitter distributes one source to eight displays with up to 4K@30Hz. Includes EDID management, 3D video, HDR10/Dolby Vision support, and audio pass-through up to 7.1. Customers note easy setup and reliable channel support
Pros
- distributes 1 media source to 8 displays
- 4K @ 30Hz video support
- advanced EDID management
- HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
Cons
- limited to 4K@30Hz
- HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 compliance
- description mentions 10.2Gbps bandwidth
BlueRigger Active Toslink Splitter 1x3 Optical Audio Splitter
Active optical splitter that takes one digital optical input and outputs to three devices. supports 5.1 Dolby-AC3 and DTS; easy installation. customers note easy setup and good value, with mixed comments on connectivity
Pros
- active optical splitter
- 1 in 3 out
- easy installation
- supports 5.1 Dolby-AC3 and DTS
Cons
- AC adapter not included
- connectivity issues reported by some users
- only one device at a time for some setups
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | BlueRigger |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | OREI |
| User Reviews | BlueRigger |